18 Nov, 2008
Looking forward to Afan. What’s your top trail?
Posted by: Paul In: Mountain Biking| Talk about it
So, I’m off to Afan, Wales in less than 2 weeks time. Four of us have planned a one-day dash to the Welsh hills for some awesome Afan trail fun - as long as it’s not hammering it down, believe me, a 3 hour drive followed by a wet and wild 3 hour ride, topped off by another 3 hour drive home is not entirely fun. But Whites Level in the dry is by far the best trail I’ve ridden, IMO. What’s your trail of choice? Read the rest of this entry »
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It’s been two weeks since participating in the 
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I remember only too well the horrendous thoughts running through my head as I was only 40 metres into the swim leg of last year’s London Triathlon. I was ready to give up and head for dry land, but that wasn’t something I was prepared to do. Once the melee receded and I eventually managed to breath at what was considered a normal rate, I eventually found my stride. 